Senior Power System Engineer

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Advanced Concepts and Enterprise Engineering (ACE), supporting Blue Origin’s mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. The team fosters innovation and drives engineering workflows of the future, shared solutions and standards, simplicity and lower costs, and manufacturable design.

New Product Formulation is Blue Origin's radical innovation team, focused on breakthrough solutions for the industry's toughest problems. We operate in a fast-paced, data-driven environment where hypotheses are tested quickly and evidence drives every decision. If you want to tackle hard problems with a team that values speed, rigor, and first-principles thinking, this is the place.

About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Power Systems Engineer to design, analyze, and architect power systems across our space portfolio—from launch vehicles to orbital platforms to lunar surface assets. You'll own power system design working at both system and subsystem levels.

What You'll Do

- Lead power system architecture and design for spacecraft, launch vehicles, and surface assets

- Perform system-level trades and detailed subsystem analysis (solar arrays, batteries, power electronics, distribution, harnesses)

- Define requirements, interfaces, and verification approaches for power systems

- Analyze failure modes, develop fault tolerance strategies, and design for reliability in harsh environments

- Support integration, test, and anomaly resolution through flight operations

- Collaborate with thermal, avionics, structures, and mission design teams to optimize integrated vehicle performance

What We're Looking For

- 8+ years of experience in aerospace power systems engineering

- Deep technical knowledge of space power architectures: solar arrays, Li-ion batteries, fuel cells, RTGs, power electronics, and distribution systems

- Strong understanding of how space power systems fail—and how to prevent it (radiation effects, thermal cycling, single-point failures, degradation mechanisms)

- Experience with both system-level engineering (requirements, budgets, trades) and hands-on subsystem work (analysis, component selection, test)

- Proficiency in power system modeling and simulation tools

- Creative problem-solver who thrives on hard technical challenges

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with lunar or planetary surface power systems

- Background in launch vehicle power systems

- Familiarity with human-rated systems and NASA/DoD standards

- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

- Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
- Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
- Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

- Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.